Business Management How to survive a post-Covid supply chain by Mike McCarron Congratulations to Canadians whose collective response to the Covid crisis has been ranked among the best in the world. As we slowly reopen the economy I’m seeing signs of stability…
Transportation Trucking innovations range from the crude to the sophisticated by Rolf Lockwood Old-timers and students of trucking in the trenches will know about ‘prairie cruise control’ but newbies and those who hail from foreign parts likely won’t. It’s an interesting one, a…
Regulations Drug testing leeway for furloughed truck drivers by Heather Ness We’re still dealing with the pandemic, and we’ve seen over the past several months the devastating effects the coronavirus has had on Canada and U.S.-based trucking companies. Some of you…
Mobile and IT ‘Disabled’ cellphones no defence against distracted driving charges by Kim E. Stoll Distracted driving is now under more scrutiny than ever. A recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal has confirmed that holding a cellphone while driving is an offence…
Health & Safety Truck drivers face adulation and stigmatization during Covid-19 by James Menzies Just as Canada’s truck drivers were adjusting to the unfamiliar warmth of widespread public adoration, there are concerning reports that adulation is turning to stigmatization. In Ontario, a longhaul truck…
Regulations Canadian ELD compliance date must be extended by Mike Millian The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has been involved in consultations with Transport Canada and the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) on electronic logging devices (ELDs)…
Business Management Explaining the U.S. hours-of-service changes by Doug Marcello The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced changes to the hours-of-service regulations that impact the driving time available. It has revised the rules in four areas The…
Transportation Pandemic leading us into a whole new world by Rolf Lockwood Against all odds, I’m actually starting to feel hopeful three months after this damned pandemic forced us into lockdown. It’s not that I think we’ll be back to what we…
Business Management Five tips to becoming a successful dispatcher by Ray Haight I thought I would give some time to dispatchers, that group of individuals who are either the most loved or most despised individuals in most trucking companies. I have been…
Human Resources HR managers take varied approach to Covid-19 by Angela Splinter Every employer across the country is feeling the impact of Covid-19 in its own unique way. But for HR professionals at truck fleets and logistics companies, they all have one…
Sustainability Canada has a role in the push for hydrogen fuel cells by John G Smith The promise of hydrogen as a vehicle fuel has been discussed for decades. But a series of corporate announcements and public policy initiatives appear ready to give this power source…
Business Management Covid-19 presents truck fleets with a new normal by John G Smith Life is far from normal in these days of Covid-19. Businesses have modified operations or shut doors completely, waiting for news on how and when they can return to work.
Business Management Lower driver turnover and showcase your stars by Ray Haight It’s time to get much more granular when measuring driver turnover. To do this, first focus on sub-categories such as: dispatch board; company driver vs. owner-operators; and entry-level drivers. This exercise…
Health & Safety The office will be a different place when doors re-open by Mike McCarron As the coronavirus curve continues to flatten, so does the enthusiasm for working exclusively from home. The office is a community and cultural place where chit-chat at the water cooler…
Health & Safety Recognizing white male privilege by Al Goodhall On May 28, my wife and I sat down together to have our morning coffee. Thursdays are my first full day home each week, so this is when we catch…
